Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have launched three attacks within 48 hours on the USS Harry S. Truman carrier group in retaliation to US strikes in Yemen. These escalations, involving missiles and drones, follow a deadly US operation targeting Houthi leaders, risking further regional instability.
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Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, has been chosen as Delhi's chief minister by the BJP, making her the fourth woman to hold the position. She aims to fulfill BJP's commitments to Delhi and is supported by party leaders. Gupta's appointment highlights the party's focus on women empowerment.
Former cricketer Suresh Raina believes Rohit Sharma's team can replicate MS Dhoni's 2013 Champions Trophy victory. However, he criticizes the exclusion of Suryakumar Yadav, pointing out his significant impact and flexibility in the middle order. The tournament begins on February 19, 2025, with India's first match against Bangladesh. On Saturday, India men's cricket team Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma unveiled the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set... Expand
Meta will begin notifying employees affected by performance-based layoffs on Monday, February 10, spanning more than a dozen countries. Impacted workers will lose access to company systems within an hour, with notifications sent via work and personal email addresses.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, officially removing him from office for declaring martial law. The court found Yoon's actions violated the constitution. His removal ignited strong reactions and sets the stage for fresh elections amid ongoing political tensions.
Stock market holiday today: The stock markets will remain closed on December 25 for Christmas. On Tuesday, investors showed caution leading to minor declines in BSE Sensex and Nifty50 amidst foreign fund outflows.
Princess Beatrice gave birth to a baby girl, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, on January 22, 2025. Athena's name pays tribute to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace announced the news, and the royal family expressed their happiness on the new arrival.
Hardeep Singh Puri and Shashi Tharoor clashed over a 2009 New York dinner with George Soros. Puri said Tharoor, then a minister, gave him the guest list including Soros. Tharoor had previously tweeted about meeting Soros. The BJP questioned Soros's intentions toward India. Tharoor denied any ongoing relationship or funding from Soros. The BJP accused Congress of working with Soros.
The government has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for the 2025 season. Milling copra's MSP is set at Rs 11,582 per quintal, while ball copra's is Rs 12,100. This represents a substantial increase of over 120% since 2014. The hike aims to benefit coconut growers, boost copra production, and meet growing market demands.
The Karnataka HC stated that having just one bidder in an auction undermines the goal of obtaining the best competitive price. The court ordered a home finance firm to refund earnest money to a sole bidder who did not complete the deal, emphasizing that such a scenario is unjustifiable and logically impossible.